Not long after watching teammate Cody Williams go to the Utah Jazz, Colorado men’s basketball forward Tristan da Silva was selected by the Orlando Magic with the 18th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
Da Silva spent four years developing his game in Boulder before shaking NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s hand on Wednesday evening. The German-born talent tested the draft waters last summer before ultimately returning for his senior season at the college level.
Across four seasons with the Buffs, da Silva played in 124 games (98 starts) and was a member of two NCAA Tournament teams. He closed his senior season with career-high averages in points (16.0), rebounds (5.1) and assists (2.4) per game.
Led by former Colorado forward Jamahl Mosley, the Magic finished 47-35 last season and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
TDS ➡️Orlando#GoBuffs pic.twitter.com/ff5C8MtsxP
— Colorado Men's Basketball (@CUBuffsMBB) June 27, 2024
Colorado fans will likely see point guard KJ Simpson selected early in the second round on Thursday.
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